Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack vs. Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×25×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $140 |
Feature by feature
| Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack | Feature | Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| side | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 100% recycled 840D TPU-coated nylon | 100% Polyester |
Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.82 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×28×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $80 |
Key differences between the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack and Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack
- Opening: Clamshell on the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; Top zip on the Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack.
- Water bottle pockets: Side on the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack; 2 on the Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 179 accept both. 2 accept only the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack, and 0 accept only the Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack.
Only the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack vs. Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack carries 6L more than the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack (20L vs. 26L), while the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.82kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Allpa Mini 20L Travel Pack is the better call.